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AUDE 6120 - Pharmacology & Ototoxicity

2.5 credit hours

This course is designed to introduce audiology students to the basic concepts and principles of pharmacology. An overview of drug development, drug regulations, and basic drug classifications will be provided. In-depth information will be presented regarding drugs used in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance dis-orders, drugs which affect the function of the auditory and vestibular systems, and the concept of polypharmacy. The course also covers ototoxicity (cochleotoxicity, vestibulotoxity, and neurotoxicity) and otototoxic monitoring. Students will gain an appreciation for the role of audiologists related to understanding patients’ needs, behaviors, and clinical outcomes associated with medication use, as appropriate for a professional com-mitted to whole person healthcare.